entertainer

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US /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ/ UK /ˌɛntəˈteɪnə/
noun Freq #17641

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    One who accommodates guests.

    During my sickness I was constantly and tenderly cared for by Mrs. Anderson, and at short intervals I received visits from both my children, so that upon the whole, I do not regard this as the least unpleasant portion of my life. I had the fullest sympathy of my entertainer—a blessing which had been denied for me many long years.

  2. 2
    noun

    a person who tries to please or amuse

  3. 3
    noun

    A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.

  4. 4
    noun

    Someone who puts on a show for the entertainment or enjoyment of others.

Etymology

From entertain + -er.

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Thesaurus

Word family
Derived forms politainer

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